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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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